Residential load management system

Conference · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5590942

Uhr, C W

The MAX load management system marketed by the UHR Corporation is described. The system completely replaces conventional heating, cooling, and hot water equipment. It is designed to reduce significantly the home's peak demand during the electric utility's system-wide peak load periods while at the same time maintain the homeowner's comfort. The integration of microprocessor, thermal storage, and heat pump technologies allows for broad flexibility in terms of tailoring the system to a specific electric utility's needs. Twelve pilot systems installed in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, DC have been operational since early 1985. The test results to date have confirmed both the system's load management capability and its comfort improvement characteristics. The fundamental characteristics and hardware for the system are described. 9 figures.

• Research Organization: UHR Corp., Alexandria, VA
• OSTI ID: 5590942
• Report Number(s): CONF-860303-
• Journal Information: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Vol. 13; Conference: 13. annual energy technology conference and exposition (ET '86), Washington, DC, USA, 17 Mar 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
LOAD MANAGEMENT
TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
DESIGN
PERFORMANCE TESTING
DEMONSTRATION PLANTS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
MICROPROCESSORS
BUILDINGS
COMPUTERS
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
TESTING
296000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Electric Power